Pediatric Speech Therapy

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Helping Kids Speak, Understand, and Connect with Confidence

At Sunshine Physical Therapy Clinic, our pediatric speech therapy services in Vero Beach help children build the communication skills they need to succeed at home, school, and in the community. Whether working on speech clarity, language development, social skills, or safe swallowing, our personalized one-on-one therapy meets each child exactly where they are. As a nonprofit outpatient clinic, we proudly accept Medicaid, VA benefits, most major insurances, and offer care to uninsured families—because every child deserves the chance to express themselves fully.

Helping with Speech, Language, and Social Communication

Speech therapy supports children in developing clear speech, strong language skills, effective social communication, and safe swallowing abilities.

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Receptive language disorder

Strengthening understanding and processing of spoken language.

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Pragmatic language disorder

Supporting social communication skills like conversation, turn-taking, and understanding social cues.

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Stuttering and fluency disorders

Enhancing fluency for smoother, more confident speech.

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Articulation and phonological disorders

Helping children pronounce sounds clearly and confidently.

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Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties)

Providing strategies to improve safe eating and drinking.

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Expressive language disorder

Building the ability to express thoughts, ideas, and needs clearly.

Care Without Barriers

Articulation therapy

Strengthening speech sound production for clearer communication.

Play-based therapy

Using games and activities to make speech practice fun and meaningful.

Modeling speech

Demonstrating correct sounds and language use through interactive activities.

Alternative communication techniques

Providing communication boards, gestures, or devices if needed to enhance expression.

Visual aids

Incorporating pictures, charts, and other tools to support learning and understanding.

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Commonly Asked Questions

  • How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?

    If your child struggles with speaking clearly, following directions, or expressing ideas, speech therapy can help improve communication.

  • Is speech therapy play-based for younger children?

    Yes! We use engaging, age-appropriate activities that make learning fun and meaningful for kids of all ages.

  • Can you help children with social communication difficulties?

    Absolutely. We support children with pragmatic language disorders, helping them connect with others more confidently.

  • Do you offer therapy for children with autism?

    Yes! We support kids on the spectrum with communication, language, and social skill development.

  • How do we get started?

    To begin speech therapy, simply provide a referral from your child's pediatrician. It can be faxed to us or dropped off at our office. Once we receive it, we’ll get in touch to arrange an appointment.